Archives: 2008
Burgaw Police Chief resigns
After just a few months on the job, Burgaw’s police chief is stepping down.
Woman in serious condition after being hit crossing street
A young woman is in serious condition, after being hit by a car while crossing the street early Wednesday morning.
Naturalization ceremony held at battleship
Dozens of our military members can now vote for their next commander in chief.
New details in Columbus County assault case
A new development in the case of Ida Smith, the 85-year-old Bolton woman whose family says she was brutally attacked last October.
Flemington residents upset over water bill
Residents of one local neighborhood have not paid a water bill in nearly 30-years, and say they should not have to start now.
Senator Burr in Wilmington
US Senator Richard Burr visited the Port City today.
Troubleshooters: Trouble getting answers in Oak Island
The Town of Oak Island has had its fair share of problems recently. The police department is under investigation for sexual harassment. A member of the town planning board just got ousted from his job. The town is being sued for not releasing public records to a developer, and the town council is actively trying to annex two areas off the island, which is not going over very well.
Brunswick County Football Clash
North, South and West Brunswick High Schools joined East Duplin and Wallace-Rose Hill for a football scrimmage Wednesday night.
Road to recovery
Have you heard about the the road to recovery program?
It’s an American Cancer Society effort where volunteers drive cancer
patients to and from their treatments. It’s made big difference for a Wilmington woman
Police release sketch of weekend assault suspect
Wilmington police are still investigating attacks on two women over the weekend.
Late night bus offers free rides to women
Operators of the late-night bus service want to do what they can to keep local women safe.
Meeting regarding littering on Masonboro Island
Community members and local environmental agencies came together today to talk trash. There seemed to be a lot of it on Masonboro Island after Fourth of July.
Republican Party opens office in Wilmington
The Republican Party now has a local headquarters.
Update on possible assault in Columbus County
We have an update on the Columbus County family concerned about what they say was a brutal attack on their elderly aunt.
Some residents worry PPD crosswalk is dangerous
Wilmington has more than its fair share of crosswalks, and there is one on the edge of downtown that has caught our attention.